(a) The offices of each security guard agency shall be supervised by an individual who:
(1) (i) holds, as an individual, the license of the security guard agency; or
(ii) is the representative member of the security guard agency appointed under § 19-302(b) of this title; and
(2) has been investigated and approved by the Secretary under this title.
(b) If a security guard agency is a firm, the agency shall notify the Secretary about:
(1) the identity of the individual serving as the representative member of the agency; and
(2) each vacancy in that position.
(c) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a security guard agency shall appoint a representative member within 90 days after a vacancy occurs in the position.
(2) If the vacancy is caused by the death of or an incapacitating injury to the representative member, the security guard agency shall appoint a replacement within 180 days after the vacancy occurs.
(d) If a licensed security guard agency fails to appoint a representative member as required under subsection (c) of this section, the license of the security guard agency:
(1) is suspended automatically; and
(2) shall remain suspended until the agency complies with the requirements.
(e) The Secretary may adopt regulations to carry out this section.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Business Occupations and Professions
Title 19 - Security Guard Agencies and Security Guard Certification
Subtitle 5 - Miscellaneous Provisions
Section 19-501 - Agency Responsible for Acts of Employees
Section 19-502 - Supervision of Security Guard Agency; Appointment of Representative Member
Section 19-504 - Liability Insurance
Section 19-506 - Information Obtained While Providing Services